How does old person have ascites to treat

summary

Cirrhosis is an advanced stage of chronic liver disease, in which the most prominent clinical manifestations are ascites caused by liver dysfunction and portal hypertension. There are many kinds of treatment for ascites, now I will introduce several.

How does old person have ascites to treat

First, the ascites can be concentrated and reinfused, because this method is suitable for patients without ascites infection, which can eliminate ascites and retain protein. But the clinical infection is mostly high fever, so if there is high fever patients do not take this way.

Second: the most commonly used method should be ascites, usually in 1-2 hours can put 4-6l ascites, but note that in order to prevent shock caused by insufficient blood volume, should add albumin 8-10g / L ascites. Appropriate diuretics can be used during this period.

Third: Patients with ascites should limit the intake of salt and water. Sodium in salt contains sodium. * Sodium maintains intracellular osmotic pressure and maintains acid-base balance. Excessive intake of sodium salt will aggravate the burden of the kidneys. The most important thing is sodium excess. The ability of heavy renal absorption will increase, resulting in water and sodium retention and further aggravating ascites.

matters needing attention

Once ascites has entered the late stage of liver disease, we must actively treat, strictly control the intake of sodium and water, and actively treat the cause. Liver transplantation is the best treatment for advanced cirrhosis.